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Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… recreation, labor, and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open … those headed by individuals appointed by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, … entity was required, within 180 days of the issuance of EO 95, to provide the Office of Information and Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State … by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. … office space in the Capital Region. OGS is responsible for 19 buildings and two campuses. Of the 19 buildings, 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… as of April 2022, of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efficiency of Warehouse Space … State warehouses – leased and State owned – did not exist. In response to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, OGS shifted its priorities, requiring it to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followHourly Based Information Technology Services
… The hourly bill rates for standard titles are based on job title, skill level, skill demand level, and region of … and most specialty title consultants are based in part on months of experience. Bill rates vary within job titles, depending on the consultant’s skill level and skill demand level, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the … regulations, establish guidelines, and provide training on New York state food purchasing to agency personnel. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on state agencies' food purchases and for providing a Food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersContract Advisory No. 31
… Guidance : Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized contracts exceeding the OSC approval thresholds. The process for obtaining OSC approval is as follows: Purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… decreasing the amount of leased property occupied by State agencies. The Commission predicted this initiative could save … to implement this initiative. In 2011, OGS created the NYS Real Estate Center (Center) to oversee all real estate operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Finance Law (Law) requires the Office of General Services (OGS) and the Department of Agriculture and Markets to develop … to agency personnel involved in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ … these purchases. The report should include information on OGS’ efforts to improve and increase the tracking of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by … OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important initiative a priority.” … opportunities. The act establishes a 6 percent goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses’participation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startFood Metrics Implementation
… in part by providing information to decision makers on the extent of the State’s success in supporting local farm … regulations, establish guidelines, and provide training on New York State food purchasing to agency personnel … process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from inside and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationDisposal of Electronic Devices
… at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, … can dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for many State … all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing that the devices no longer contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… is defined as parking provided to an employee on or near the business premises of the employer or on or near a location from which the employee commutes to work. It does not include parking at or near the employee’s home. Parking is provided by an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsTown of Eastchester – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-246)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the Court receivables for parking offenses for the period January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background … and the Town collected approximately $806,000 in fines for parking violations. Key Findings The Court’s parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-eastchester-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-246Village/Town of Mount Kisco – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village/Town’s receivables for parking offenses for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village/Town of Mount Kisco … rate exceeded 90 percent during fiscal years 2008 to 2012. Despite the high level of collection, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/villagetown-mount-kisco-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-255Disposal of Electronic Devices
… any retrievable information. OGS' Surplus Unit does not accept any responsibility for clearing the data from … also contained retrievable data, and the cell phones had not been programmed back to their original manufacturer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOpinion 94-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … rule or regulation, may "[p]rovide for the installation, operation, maintenance, policing, and supervision of parking … establish parking time limits at such meters, designate hours of operation of such meters, and fix and require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Passenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… has taken to manage the State’s passenger vehicle fleet, and to determine whether agencies have controls in place that … recently, the State’s Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission (which was created in 2011 pursuant to … vehicles. Key Findings In the almost three years since the SAGE Commission’s recommendations, OGS has not made any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… governing law and regulations. Office of General Services (OGS) and State Education Department (SED): Preferred Source … by disabled workers. Auditors also looked at the role that OGS plays in the program and found OGS is appropriately fulfilling its current responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsContract with EBSCO Subscription Services, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… audit report Contract with EBSCO Subscription Services Inc Re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/contract-ebsco-subscription-services-inc-followEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… resulting in: the consolidation of 14, liquidation of 9, square footage reduction for 3, and no changes in the … during our audit scope and a reduction of 434,266 square feet. However, we also found: We could not determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-space